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velocity in French

velocity in French is vélocité, vecteur vitesse, vitesse — velocity means a measurement of how fast something is moving in a given direction — speed combined with direction.

velocity in French

vélocité
noun
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
vecteur vitesse
noun
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
vitesse
noun
Rapidity of motion.
fréquence
noun
The rate of occurrence.

What does "velocity" mean?

  1. noun A measurement of how fast something is moving in a given direction — speed combined with direction.
    "The rocket reached a velocity of over 7 kilometres per second."
  2. noun General speed or rate of movement.
    "The negotiations picked up velocity once both sides agreed to the deadline."
  3. noun In economics, how many times an average unit of currency changes hands over a period of time.
    "A falling velocity of money can signal that people are saving rather than spending."
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velocity in a sentence

  • The rocket reached a velocity of over 7 kilometres per second.
  • Wind velocity and direction are shown together on the weather map.
  • The negotiations picked up velocity once both sides agreed to the deadline.
  • A falling velocity of money can signal that people are saving rather than spending.

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What is "velocity" in French?

"velocity" in French is vélocité, vecteur vitesse, vitesse. velocity means: A measurement of how fast something is moving in a given direction — speed combined with direction.

How do you use "velocity" in a sentence?

Example: "The rocket reached a velocity of over 7 kilometres per second." In French, "velocity" is vélocité, vecteur vitesse, vitesse.

Are there other ways to say "velocity" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "velocity": vélocité, vecteur vitesse, vitesse, fréquence.

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